For years, rakish-looking sports-tourer motorcycles were all the rage for riders dreaming of new horizons, open (twisty) roads and long days in the saddle. Right up until the adventure bike stole their crown.
Motorcycle Industry Association figures show that more than 12,000 tall-riding adventure bikes were sold in the UK in the year to June 2023, compared to just 1,551 ‘tourers’ and over 5,000 ‘road sport’ models.
